13 Cool Birthday Cakes to Make Kids Squeal

For son Cree Hardrict’s first birthday on June 28, Tia Mowry Hardrict worked with celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss for an adorable Elmo-themed bash. “Elmo has been Cree’s traveling buddy since he was born,” the actress and star of Tia & Tamera tells PEOPLE. Along with tacos and snow cones, the party highlight was a spectacular gluten-free vanilla cake with chocolate chocolate-chip filling by Cake Divas that was enjoyed by guests like Cree’s aunt Tamera Mowry-Housley.

Luckily, having an unforgettable cake that dazzles and tastes delicious is easier than you think! We’ve rounded up inspiring kid-approved confections, from Hollywood’s fancy treats to easy how-tos from top baking bloggers!

Lucy, I never thought of that. Ha. I wonder if he gets confused when they walk in the room. Interesting. I hope she talks about that one day. That would be interesting to hear about and if it has changed over time.

Christina, Everything? Not everything IS gluten free, that would be amazing, but there are so many more options which is awesome. 1 out of 133 people are gluten intolerant, which has increased because over a decade ago it was only 1 in 2500!! I say sheesh to that one!

NJ

Rose
on October 2nd, 2012

That elmo cake would really make my kid ‘s day! Gluten-free cakes seem to be the fad nowadays.